Best Cabin Camping near Cottleville, MO

Several cabin options exist within a 30-mile radius of Cottleville, Missouri, with varying levels of amenities and comfort. St. Charles County Klondike Park offers basic cabins that provide shelter while maintaining a rustic camping experience. Meramec State Park Campground features cabins with electricity, beds, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. Most park cabins include picnic tables and fire rings outside for cooking and gathering. Pin Oak RV Park provides cabin rentals with more extensive amenities including electricity and water hookups. "The cabins were clean and the Murphy beds allowed for so much space when we weren't sleeping," noted one visitor about their stay at Meramec Caverns Natural Campground.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags offers family-friendly cabin accommodations with proximity to attractions. Washington State Park Campground maintains ADA-compliant cabins with concrete pads and elevated grills. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks allowing pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. According to one camper, "Klondike Park has small cabins though pretty basic. Make sure to store your food securely overnight - the raccoons are pretty thick and hungry at night."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings to fully equipped kitchenettes depending on the cabin type and location. Cahokia RV Parque offers cabin rentals with access to on-site amenities including a restaurant. Meramec Caverns provides cabins near their gift shop and snack bar, though a visitor noted "the restaurant is more of a snack bar and not a full service restaurant, so don't rely on it for your meals during your stay." Campers should check specific cabin amenities when booking as furnishing levels vary significantly between parks and cabin types. Dollar General and other small stores exist near some parks for basic provisions, but major grocery shopping should be completed before arrival.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cottleville, Missouri (24)

    1. St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park

    26 Reviews
    St. Charles, MO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 387-5253

    $35 - $60 / night

    "The nicest spots are the ones by the lake, with only one neighbor and a better view of the lake. The staff are kind and helpful. Water and electric worked fine."

    "I've been to 370 Lakeside Park many times to walk around the huge lake and to hear concerts in the summer, but I had never camped there. Still haven't. I'll explain."

    2. Cuivre River State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Troy, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 528-7247

    $15 - $38 / night

    "Fire rings with attached rebar grills on a bricked square. Picnic table and lantern post. Small playground near the check in station/camp store. The store is small but will have what you need."

    "Water and restrooms where still closed until the 15th of April, except a outhouse across from the playground on the right as you enter."

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort At Six Flags

    13 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 938-5925

    "We spent a weekend here because we wanted to be close to six flags. I swear this place was more fun!!!"

    "pros- activities for kids/fam nice pool tons of trees easy access from highway close amenities (Walmart, six flags, etc) close to StL (tons to do) we did grants farm and city museum one day"

    4. St. Charles County Klondike Park

    5 Reviews
    Augusta, MO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 949-7535

    "It is a tough, but short, climb from the trail. You may have to walk up the hill - challenge made :-) . This is a St. Charles County Park and it is well maintained."

    "Even has a shared camp kitchen very clean showers house very spacious some campsites are close together but everyone seemed nice. Bring your own wood."

    5. Pin Oak RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Union, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 962-1501

    "A nice private catch and release pond, an old little mini golf setup, a small (but adequate) swimming pool kept the kids busy."

    "Mini golf, activity room with a pinball machine and pool table. A band played on Saturday night at the pavillion but unfortunately it was very cold and we didn't stay long."

    6. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags

    3 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 938-5925

    "We stopped her for a few nights to check out St. Louis."

    "Everything open except the pool and playground. Hopefully all the amenities will open soon. Showers were well stocked and clean. Good hot water. The store and gift shop has everything you could need."

    7. Cahokia RV Parque

    18 Reviews
    Columbia, IL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 332-7700

    "Pet-friendly, full hookups, space for our larger rig and parking around for extra vehicle. Laundry and propane on site. Spaces were a little close together, but minutes from downtown St."

    "I specifically would like to point out things that I look for when booking because I’m usually already on the road when trying to find a place to stay. There was after hours check in!"

    8. Meramec State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Sullivan, MO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 468-6072

    $12 - $48 / night

    "Huge park with tons of amenities and options. Although there is year round Camping, the host on site advised water to each individual site will be turned off end of October for winter."

    "From every to truck bed camping. We were in a secluded area and had rented almost all spot in loop. Nice campsites with water and electric. Bathroom and showers were a pretty good walk."

    9. St. Louis NE-Granite City KOA

    13 Reviews
    Granite City, IL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-5160

    "We had tram tickets for the arch so we needed a shore power hookup for run the AC for our dog. This was a good spot for that. Some grass and shade, a pool and a playground for the kids."

    "Had shade and a nice concrete pad to park on. Good clean power. Clean bathrooms and pool looked like it was taken care of."

    10. Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stanton, MO
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 468-3166

    $23 - $38 / night

    "This is a private campground run by Meramec Caverns. The campground is large and shaded, right on the river. There are hook up sites and tent sites."

    "Security patrols around the clock and doesn't put up with any ridiculousness. Campsites available on pavement, gravel for campers and RVs and grass for tents."

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Cabin Reviews near Cottleville, MO

287 Reviews of 24 Cottleville Campgrounds


  • Staci R.
    Oct. 24, 2017

    Meramec State Park Campground

    Mera-culously huge

    Huge park with tons of amenities and options. Although there is year round Camping, the host on site advised water to each individual site will be turned off end of October for winter. Potable water is available near dump stations (hmmm....). Very well kept, and vacant this time of year, affords the opportunity for a more private camping and river experience. Clean well kept shower houses. Lodge & cabin rentals also available. Boat ramp in back of campground. Campsites with blue bands and parking stops are ADA compliant with concrete pads, elevated grills plus fire ring and picnic table.

  • Anne H.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Natural, well maintained

    Nice campground with tent areas and RV area well separated. Fire rings with attached rebar grills on a bricked square. Picnic table and lantern post. Small playground near the check in station/camp store. The store is small but will have what you need. The showers were adequate with the requisite daddy long legs. There were a fair amount of ticks so spray your gear with permethrin. Many of the sites were pretty small - we had a hard time seeing where a tent would fit, usually the answer was on the side of the road. Also, many were close together with little privacy. We stayed on site 53. Which I definitely recommend. Plenty of space for the tent (on a bit of a slant with tree roots, but doable, especially with air mattresses), great privacy on one side, decentprivacy on the other, and a lovely view of the woods at the back.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 20, 2018

    Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    Jesse James hideout camping

    This is a private campground run by Meramec Caverns. The campground is large and shaded, right on the river. There are hook up sites and tent sites. My advice is to try and get a spot all the way to the left of the entrance. These sites seem quieter and more spread out. The down side is that they are pretty far from the shower house and bathrooms. Most of this sites (but not all) have picnic tables, grills and fire pits. There are a few really nice sites right on the river. There is a restaurant, general store, canoe rental, zip line (it goes across the Meramec River, not sure how you get back!), and of course the caverns. The cave tour is a bit hokey, but if you can look past the mannequins and silliness, the caves themselves are really spectacular. You can definitely see why Jesse and Frank James used this as a hideout.

  • Morgan S.
    Sep. 8, 2021

    Washington State Park Campground

    The perfect park

    We absolutely love this park. It’s just under an hour from St. Louis, with river access, amazing hiking trails & great views. Very clean campsites with lots of shade for tent campers & nice level lots. There is even a swimming pool if the river isn’t your thing & a couple playgrounds too. There is a dollar general right outside the park entrance which is super convenient if you forget something or your lighter runs out of fluid like us lol. They have cabins to rents as well as Camper spots and basic lots. Pet friendly! Highly recommend this park. The whole family enjoyed staying here.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Cahokia RV Parque

    Cahokia RV Parque, IL

    We chose Cahokia RV Park because of its close proximity to St. Louis Missouri. We stayed in a gravel site with a concrete pad, fire pit, picnic table and full-hook ups. The spaces are tighter, but that was expected being closer to a city. There is a playground, pool and pond area to walk around. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers and had no major complaints. The price reflected what we got out of our stay.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2020

    Beaver Dam State Park Campground

    Nice campsites

    All sites are shaded and mostly level with pull-thru or back-in parking. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grate over it. Each site has electric, however the water spigots are scattered about. The restroom and shower house is very clean.

    There is a nice walking trail path that goes around the exterior of the lake. The lake has boat access and some good fishing spots. There is also a restaurant and store on the lake. The breakfast at the restaurant is great! Mosquitoes are bad, remember to bring repellent.

  • T
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Cahokia RV Parque

    Nice close park to St. Louis

    Pet-friendly, full hookups, space for our larger rig and parking around for extra vehicle. Laundry and propane on site. Spaces were a little close together, but minutes from downtown St. Louis, and staff was friendly and accommodating. Also, fantastic restaurant right on site -- Sawmill BBQ!

  • Stacie E.
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Meramec Caverns Natural Campground

    Great Place to camp and enjoy!

    This was our first trip in our camper and a first camp at Meramec Caverns.

    The staff is friendly and helpful. Security patrols around the clock and doesn't put up with any ridiculousness.

    Campsites available on pavement, gravel for campers and RVs and grass for tents. Our site had 30/50 amp service and water on a gravel site facing the Meramec River. It waa a beautiful view!

    Shower house and restroom facilities are clean and maintained.

    A dump station is located just outsIde the main gate of the campgrounds.

    Because of the location, there is no wifi and we had no cell service for the majority of our stay. Once in a while it would get a signal but it was very brief.

    Campsites are separated from the Meramec Caverns tourist attractions so there is not constant traffic coming through the campsite.

    Most campsites had a stone fire ring, bbq grill, and picnic table.

    The cave tour, zipline, boat ride, canoe and float trips and motel are all within short walking distance from the campgrounds.

    The campground store has ice, firewood and basics available. The gift shop at the cave has typical tourist items available. The restaurant is more of a snack bar and not a full service restaurant, so don't rely on it for your meals during your stay!

    The cave tour is interesting and informative and on a hot day the 60 degree temp of the cave is the perfect place to hang out for a while!

    Overall, a very nice place to camp and enjoy the outdoors without being too far from home.

    We will definitely be back for another stay!

  • K
    Dec. 10, 2020

    Cahokia RV Parque

    Close to STL, beautiful bathrooms, restaurant on site, after hours check in

    I specifically would like to point out things that I look for when booking because I’m usually already on the road when trying to find a place to stay. There was after hours check in! But also a so friendly staff in the office. Beautiful coded bathrooms with showers. They were heated and warm and very well marked.
    We did get a 30amp spot, because we have a van with solar panels and didn’t need to hook up. From doing this we were placed under street lights so they were always on and bright directly on our van. The next night they let us move to a 50 amp. The 50 amp spaces were the only ones with firepits. Rvs are close to one another but I was completely okay with that. There was road noise, quite a bit. But large trash bins and a great bbq restaurant on the grounds! I was planning on grabbing a gallon of milk when we got there...there really is nothing around the rv park! Maybe a couple gas stations at best, but if you need groceries or anything, stop and get them before you get close. Stop in the town before.

    Oh and an awesome playground for the kids!!


Guide to Cottleville

Cabin camping options near Cottleville, Missouri range from basic shelters to fully furnished units. Located in eastern Missouri with a humid continental climate, the area experiences hot summers and mild winters with occasional flooding in low-lying campgrounds. Average summer temperatures reach 85-90°F, making water-based recreation popular at campgrounds with river access.

What to do

Kayaking on lake waters: St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park offers paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals along with a 3-mile paved trail around the lake. "This park is beautiful. Located about 25 minutes from St Louis. They have paddle boats and bikes and group bikes for rental. Located right next to a lake with a lot of RV and tent camping spots," notes Joseph F. from St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

Cave exploration: For underground adventures, Meramec State Park offers guided tours of Fisher Cave. "Pay the extra for the caves tour! Down the road there's an old iron foundry and a historic cemetery to explore," shares Lynn G. from Meramec State Park Campground.

Wildlife observation: Cuivre River State Park provides nature immersion with abundant wildlife viewing. "Campground is beautiful and very woodsy. We saw bunnies hopping around and when we first arrived to our site a deer was grazing nearby, such a bonus!" according to Maria E.

What campers like

Private camping areas: Klondike Park features secluded tent sites with natural surroundings. "Campsites were great. Stayed at a walk-in site for a night and enjoyed it. Some sites are closer to the highway and cars flying down the road can make it hard to sleep but after midnight, they stopped," reports Jake K. from St. Charles County Klondike Park.

Convenient amenities: Cahokia RV Parque provides practical advantages for visitors wanting close proximity to attractions. "Getting in after a long drive and seeing the on-site BBQ restaurant was a huge positive. Facilities are clean and orderly," according to Roger G. from Cahokia RV Parque.

Community activities: Families appreciate the scheduled events at Jellystone Park. "They also host daily kids activities and crafts. A very family friendly campground and would highly recommend if camping with kids!" explains Lindsey R.

What you should know

Seasonal challenges: Flooding can affect accessibility at certain campgrounds. "The City of St Peters did a great job getting this place back to usable with new sod, a new bathhouse, and some general sprucing up," explains Annie C. about St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park after flood recovery.

Wildlife encounters: Wildlife management requires proper food storage. "Make sure to store your food securely overnight - the racoons are pretty thick and hungry at night," advises Mike L. from Klondike Park.

Reservation requirements: Most cabin accommodations must be booked well in advance, especially during peak seasons. "We were checking out right before a weekend. Our site, previously not available that weekend, had opened up. The staff called to tell us that the site had opened up over the weekend and wanted to check with us before giving it to someone else," shares Mats from St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park.

Tips for camping with families

Recreational options: Pin Oak RV Park provides multiple activities to keep children engaged. "Nice pool and an arcade area with plenty of room to hangout inside. There is a pond with some decent sized fish in it," reports Chad H. from Pin Oak RV Park.

Educational opportunities: State parks offer ranger-led programs that combine fun with learning. "The park rangers did a great job describing its history and landscape. Highly recommend taking a cave tour of Fisher Cave! So neat!" shares Loren G. about Meramec State Park.

Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds have special accommodations for diverse family needs. "We are a combat military family and Meramec Caverns was so great to accommodate for my husband's PTSD. The staff put us on an end spot farther from the high traffic high noise area," explains Heather G. from Meramec Caverns Natural Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: Choose sites based on specific needs and limitations. "Sites in the middle seemed more crowded. Facility was clean, owners and staff were friendly," notes Chad H. about Pin Oak RV Park.

Connectivity issues: Cell service varies significantly between locations. "The campground is great. Most of the sites are flat and paved. The campground is right next to the Meramec River. There is WiFi available but it is not reliable. The cell phone service is virtually non-existent," advises Mats regarding Meramec State Park.

Seasonal pricing: Costs fluctuate based on time of year and amenities. "This campground has a lake you can rent kayaks for. They have a small store at the check in booth. It also has an accessible fishing dock that is covered. The sites for full hook ups are separate from the other sites," explains Kayla S. about Cuivre River State Park Campground.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cottleville, MO is St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park with a 4.6-star rating from 26 reviews.

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